Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Kynan Chenai Targets Asian Games Glory, Praises India’s Shooting Strength
Kynan Chenai is an Indian athlete who competes in trap shooting.
In this sport, athletes use shotguns to hit fast-moving targets.
Kynan started shooting when he was 10 years old because his father introduced him to the sport.
He has competed for India at the 2016 Rio Olympics and won medals at the Asian Games.
He says shooters must be physically fit and ready for wind, rain, heat, and bright sunlight.
They also practise concentration, quick reactions, and mental strength.
If he misses a target, he tries to forget it quickly and focus on the next one.
Kynan is now preparing for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
He plans to trust his coaches, follow his routine, and take the competition one step at a time.
The Hyderabad-born trap shooter began competing at age 10 under the influence of his father, Darius Chenai.
Chenai represented India at the 2016 Rio Olympics and has won Asian Games gold and bronze medals.
He says Indian rifle and pistol shooters are among the world’s best, while shotgun shooting is rapidly improving.
Trap shooters must hit targets traveling about 100 kilometers per hour within 0.3 seconds.
Preparing for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, Chenai is focused on following his training process and staying present.
- Who
- Indian trap shooter Kynan Chenai, supported by his coaches and the National Rifle Association of India.
- What
- Chenai is preparing to compete for India at the 2026 Asian Games and discussing his career, training, and Indian shooting.
- When
- He is preparing for the 2026 Asian Games; he previously competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Where
- The upcoming Asian Games will be held in Japan; Chenai was born and raised in Hyderabad and trains at Gachibowli.
- Why
- He wants to follow his training process, perform for India, and remain focused on the present.
- Athlete
- Kynan Chenai
- Age
- 35
- Sport
- Trap shooting
- Olympic appearance
- 2016 Rio Olympics
- Asian Games record
- One gold medal and one bronze medal
- Target speed
- About 100 kilometers per hour
- Reaction window
- About 0.3 seconds to break the target
- Upcoming event
- 2026 Asian Games in Japan